Ponce De Leon Lighthouse

After a day at the beach, we headed south to Ponce Inlet to see Florida's tallest lighthouse.  It is 175 feet tall and the second tallest in the nation.  After a climb of 203 steps, we were able to see quite a view.  It is located where the Halifax River and the Atlantic Ocean meet.  It is made of brick, and 3 lighthouse keepers were required to keep it going.  Their families lived in houses around the lighthouse.  These days there are no keepers, as everything is automated.

The compound of homes and maintenance buildings as seen from the top of the lighthouse.

The Halifax River meeting the Atlantic Ocean - view from top

Judy, Dave &  I walking back down the stairs.  Whew!

After looking through the displays in the houses, outbuildings and a quick peek in the gift shop, we headed just a bit down the road to the Inlet Harbor Marina & Restaurant.  It is located on the Halifax River and has docks for people to motor in in their boats, tie up and have dinner.  There are also lots of huge dry docks for boat storage.  Quite a sight.  We had a great dinner at a waterfront table.  One thing we commented on was the wonderful service at all the restaurants there.  The waitresses and staff were very good, along with all of the food we had everywhere.  

The Harbor Inlet Restaurant in the background with a couple of boats at the dock.

the lighthouse seen from the restaurant